We experienced a moment of culinary divinity when we first sampled this Extra Aged Gouda from Beemster. Previously, we doubted that any cheese could be more flavorful than Beemster's 18-month Aged Gouda, but their X.O. indeed sets a new bar. With this 26-month gouda, we first noticed its delicate, brittle texture. After we tasted it, the flavor of butterscotch permeated the palate, followed by alternating waves of whiskey and pecan.

Bought this for my Mom in a gift basket - she loved it! I was lucky enough to get to try it and I would buy it again. I love firm, fairly sharp cheese. It's a little sharp, a little sweet and a little tangy. This hits every flavor I love in quality cheese.

By PAndersonfrom Denver, Coloradoon Jan 08, 2015

Excellence in every way

I sent a variety of cheese to my nephew who had surgery. He loves cheese and was very pleased with the quality. From delivery to consumption was an excellent experience.

By Mikefrom California wine countryon Nov 01, 2014

Beemster X.O. Extra Aged Gouda

Hard sharp tasty. Great appetizer cheese

By wadefrom FLon Oct 19, 2014

Get a bottle of wine to go with this fantastic cheeese

I absolutely love this cheese. I love this when enjoying a little wine.

By Robertfrom Chicagoon Oct 18, 2014

Yummy

Ordered the Beemster Classic Aged and XO Extra Aged. They are both excellent, although I think our family preferred the Classic Aged. Both were excellent.

By Lisafrom Tampaon Oct 07, 2013

Our thoughts

The only thing we did not like about our shipment of Stilton with Mango and Ginger, Double Aged Gouda, Grana (both buffalo and regular) and the top grade Parmigiana was that we did not order enough.

By JTTfrom Received and enjoyed in N.C.on Jan 06, 2013

Fine Aged Gouda

The deep flavor and substantial consistency serve to render even just a few shavings very satisfying!

By TLCtherapyfrom Columbia, MDon Jan 06, 2013

XO XO XO XO

I swear this cheese kisses you all the way down your throat and then wraps you up in evolving flavor changes once swallowed! I have N E V E R tasted a finer cheese in 46 years of living!!

By Charliefrom Long Green Marylandon Jan 01, 2013

good but I have had better

good

By Paulfrom Minneapolison Dec 29, 2012

A wonderful nutty flavor

This cheese delights the taste buds as it melts in your mouth, the crystals provide a wonderful nutty flavor. I buy it for myself frequently, this I had sent as a gift for family members to enjoy.